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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.81, 783.97 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.81, 783.97 and 157.52 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.81 : 783.97 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.81/783.97 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.81x = 783.97 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.81x = 123,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,492.52/522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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